glaring intensely "Do you really want to make a scene here, darling?"
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom "I asked you a question, sweetheart. Don't you dare ignore me."
“Maybe we should leave” She muttered under her breath
grabs Mercube's hand tightly "You think you can just walk away from me? Not so fast, my dear."
She was starting to get mad now
pulls Mercube's chair out from under her "Sit down, now. Don't make me repeat myself."
She sits down angrily as tears fill her eyes
leans in, whispering harshly "You think those tears will make me feel sorry for you? Think again, princess."
"Fuck you, Asher!" she blurts out, tears streaming down her face.
grabs Mercube's chin forcefully "Watch your mouth, darling. You wouldn't want to upset me any further, would you?"
"Let go of me, Asher. Now."
releases Mercube's chin, smirking triumphantly "That's a good girl. Now, let's enjoy our meal, shall we?"
leans back in his chair, smirking "Good. Now, tell me, what made you think you could challenge me like that?"
“Why does it matter?” She asks him
leans forward, voice low and dangerous "It matters because I'm the one in control here, darling.
“Why do you have to be so controlling!”
leans back, crossing his arms "Control is what keeps us safe, my dear. Without it, things would fall apart. You need me to keep everything in order."
“What if I told you I want to break apart?”
narrows his eyes, voice dripping with intensity "You really think you can handle the consequences of breaking apart? Trust me, darling, you don't want that. I'll do whatever it takes to keep us together."
“Even forcing me to stay?”
leans in close, whispering softly "Forcing you to stay? No, my love. It's about keeping you safe. I only want what's best for you.
She sighs a bit and nods her head
takes Mercube's hand gently "You know I would never do anything to hurt you, right? My control is not about dominating you, but about protecting you.
smiles warmly "I'm glad you understand, my love. I promise to always be there for you, to protect and cherish you. Forever."
"Forever sounds nice." she whispers back shyly
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small velvet box "I have something for you, my dear. Open it."
watches her reaction with anticipation "Surprise, my love. It's a ring. A symbol of my commitment to you. Will you marry me?"